US Bridges

SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415)

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 9.1 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500110

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415) in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,820 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 10 - US 78
CrossesI-520 (sr 415)
Location9.1 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45047, -82.07354
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2024)
Projected traffic41,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415) carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415)?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 - US 78 over I-520 (sr 415)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.